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Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington.
Russia lauds 'substantive' talks with US in Istanbul
The Russian Foreign Ministry praised the latest round of talks with the United States in a statement on Friday, calling them "substantive and businesslike." Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore the normal functioning of their embassies,
US-Russia talks in Istanbul meant to 'strengthen trust,' first of many, Moscow says
"We expect that today's meeting will be first in the series of similar expert consultations that will move us closer, together with the U.S., in overcoming disagreements and strengthening trust," spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a press briefing.
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the U.S. during Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL — Russia has offered the United States to restore direct air links between the two countries during the latest round of consultations with Washington, the Russian Foreign Ministry said ...
Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies after years expelling each others' diplomats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and
Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks
Russia said on Friday it had suggested restoring direct air links with the United States at what it described as "substantive and businesslike" talks in Turkey.
US and Russia agree to meet again after ‘constructive’ talks in Istanbul
The United States and Russia held "constructive discussions" regarding their diplomatic missions during a meeting in Türkiye on Thursday, February 27. The parties agreed to hold another meeting "in the near term,
'Initial steps' identified — US comments on Istanbul talks with Russia about embassy operations
"The United States raised concerns regarding access to banking and contracted services as well as the need to ensure stable ...
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Russia asks US to reopen airspace and resume direct flights despite sanctions
Russia have asked US representatives to consider reopening US airspace to Russian aircraft and resume direct flights between ...
Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope
Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies, ...
Ukraine Rattled as U.S. Negotiator Points to Russia-Backed Template for Peace
Witkoff, Trump’s top negotiator, said the U.S. would be looking to talks from early in the war as a basis for a deal. Ukraine ...
Russia Negotiation Plan Would Be 'Capitulation Document' for Ukraine: ISW
Putin has often said the 2022 peace negotiations in Istanbul could serve as a framework for peace talks with Ukraine.
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Zelensky unwilling to grasp reality in terms of territorial concessions — Kremlin
"Russian [President Vladimir] Putin has repeatedly stated that any discussions based on the Istanbul agreements must take ...
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Alexander Darchiyev Approved as Russia's New Ambassador to the U.S.
Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed that the U.S. has approved Alexander Darchiyev's appointment as the new ambassador to Washington. This comes after discussions in Istanbul, as the position had been ...